Brittany Petty is a busy parent of a SBHS sophomore who also has two other children, and she does not agree with a longer four-day school week with Fridays off.

“I believe five days of school is better than elongated hours and the disruption of Fridays off,” said Petty. 

The longer school day would pose challenges for all of her children, making it harder for them to be picked up, with the extended school hours.

 As well the proposed Fridays off would alter their family’s routine significantly. 

“On Fridays off, we would use the time for downtime, chores, and family outings,”she said

However, Petty acknowledges the policy would come with some downsides as well.

 “I don’t believe students would necessarily get better grades with this policy, as they may be tempted to spend their extra day to relax instead of getting ready for the school week,” said Petty. 

The policies main benefits people recognize are the financial ones. Although school districts can save money on budget, teachers may still have to come in on Fridays to teach students in course recovery.

“It’s not very fair on the teachers, and it might single kids out,” said Petty.

However, implementing this change would require significant adjustments on their part.

“I would have to change my work hours to accommodate this new schedule, which would be a huge adjustment for everyone,” she said.